Homepage // News Center // Newly Expanded Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for Surface Protective Films with Ultra-High Adhesion Series Available from Avient Newly Expanded Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for Surface Protective Films with Ultra-High Adhesion Series Available from Avient Avient Announces Expansion of Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for surface protective films with new ultra-high adhesion series

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Versaflex - BVM Resuscitator Bag B A G - VA LV E - M A S K ( B V M ) M A N U FA C T U R E R R E S U S C I T A T O R B A G • Compatible gamma sterilization process • Achieve desired elastomeric properties • PVC-free formulation • FDA, ISO 10993, USP VI compliant • Repeatable injection molding process • Complemented customer expertise with technical support in material selection, part & tool design, and process development • Customized TPE offered customer an alternative to vinyl without sacrificing performance • Improved process efficiency and overall system costs through injection molding method Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Versaflex - MAM Cup - Spanish MAM T A Z A E N T R E N A D O R A - L E A R N T O D R I N K ™ • En cumplimiento de las normas de contacto con alimentos grasos de la Unión Europea* • Sensación de suavidad y tersura al tacto • Sin BPA, sin ftalatos • Gran facilidad de coloración • Ofreció una solución personalizada para cumplir con los Requerimientos de contacto con alimentos grasos y las necesidades de aplicación en Europa • Mejoró el atractivo para el cliente con un material suave, duradero y con color personalizado Versaflex™ FFC KEY REQUIREMENTS SOLUCIÓN AVIENT CUMPLE CON LA NORMATIVIDAD DE ALIMENTOS GRASOS MÁS INFORMACIÓN* Puede haber limitaciones: Consulte a Avient para obtener más información Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Versaflex OM - Rotary Power Tool Handle P R E M I U M P OW E R TO O L B R A N D R O T A R Y P O W E R T O O L H A N D L E • Soft touch grip with improved haptics • Reduced vibration • Excellent surface appearance • Bonding to nylon • Utilized global technical services to translate customer’s preferred material in North America to Europe • Enabled brand consistency across the globe, and accelerated time to market Versaflex™ OM 6258 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers GLS™ Versaflex™ PF Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs

Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers GLS™ Versaflex™ PF Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs

Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English SYRINGE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E P L U N G E R • USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant • Sterilize by gamma & EtO • Long-term sealing performance • Low coefficient of friction (COF) • Consistent performance across barrel sizes • Provided a formulated solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Improved global supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

TECHNICAL BULLETIN VERSAFLEX™ PF Tack Layer for Surface Protective Films Properties Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6741 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Features Low Tack Low Tack; Used for tailoring tack with MD6700 Low-Medium Tack Value Offering Medium Tack Low Gel/Residuals Low Tack Build High Tack Peel Strength Low Low-Medium Medium Medium-High Medium-High High High Applications Optical Films Home Appliances Plastics Construction/Bare Metals Finished Metals Steel/Painted Metals Bare Metals MFR @ 190°C/2.16 kg -- 4.5 17 5.4 21 4.8 6.5 MFR @ 230°C/2.16 kg 10 20 -- -- -- -- -- Specific Gravity, g/cc 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.94 0.94 0.94 Hardness, Shore A 50 49 37 38 37 31 30 G' @ 23°C, Pa 28.0 x 105 10.4 x 106 8.3 x 105 -- 9.9 x 105 11.8 x 105 10.0 x 105 DMA Tg, °C -29 -30 -9 10 11 15 21 LDPE/Versaflex PF Film1 180° Peel, N/25mm Stainless Steel after 20 min @ 25°C 0.5 2.2 3.2 6.1 6.7 8.5 8.6 after 7 days @ 25°C 0.6 2.7 4.3 5.5 8.2 8.3 10.3 PMMA2 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.1 1.7 3.8 4.9 6.9 8.3 8.8 after 20 min @ 75°C 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.9 9.0 10.7 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.0 4.4 5.9 9.8 8.4 9.8 10.3 Polycarbonate3 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.4 2.2 3.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.0 after 20 min @ 75°C 3.4 4.8 6.7 8.8 8.8 10.0 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.6 6.5 7.5 10.6 11.6 10.6 13.8 1 Film thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF 2 Arkema Plexiglas™ V052-100 (Plexiglas is a trademark of Arkema France Corp.) 3 Sabic Lexan™ L52-111 (Lexan is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED VERSAFLEX PF TACK LAYER FORMULATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films that apply easily, maintain tack with minimal build, peel smoothly and remove completely with little-to-no residue or ghosting. BENEFITS OF VERSAFLEX PF FOR SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILMS: • Customizable tack • Single-step manufacturing process (co- extrusion) • Low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during manufacturing • Eliminates secondary coating and drying operations • Eliminates hazardous liquid chemicals compared to solvent systems • Reduces converting costs versus coating • Reduces energy consumption MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Versaflex PF formulations, customizable based on desired level of tack, are co-extruded with protective films to provide just the right amount of protection during the fabrication, assembly, shipment, storage and installation of finished goods in many industries and end-use applications including: • Optical films and display panels for consumer electronics • Home appliances • Construction and building materials • Furniture and cabinetry • Automotive and other transportation 100/0 90/10 80/20 70/30 60/40 40/60 30/70 20/80 10/90 0/100 0.9 1.1 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.7 3.8 4.9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6.5 1.6 Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF MD6741 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 % of MD6741/MD6700 Degree of tack can be customized for substrate surfaces. TAILORING TACK BY BLENDING VERSAFLEX PF Film Thickness: 39 micron LDPE/13 micron Versaflex PF F = Final tack after 7 days @ 25° C i = Initial tack after 20 mins @ 25° C Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m PEEL STRENGTH ON STAINLESS STEEL Film Thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF F F F F F F F i i i i i i i www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - Spanish FABRICANTE DE JERINGAS É M B O L O D E J E R I N G A D E S E C H A B L E • Cumplir con las normas USP VI e ISO 10993-4,5 • Esterilización con gamma y EtO • Rendimiento de sellado a largo plazo • Bajo coeficiente de fricción (COF) • Rendimiento uniforme en jeringas de diferentes diámetros • Ofreció una solución formulada que cumple con los requerimientos rigurosos de una aplicación médica • Mejoró la continuidad del suministro global • Aumentó la eficiencia del proceso al sustituir el material termoestable anterior con un TPE Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers